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Air source heat pump installers in Altrincham
Published and last updated 15 October 2026
Homeowners in Altrincham can get £7,500 off an air source heat pump through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, or £9,000 if the home is off the gas grid and heated by oil or LPG, as long as an MCS-certified installer fits it. We match Altrincham homes with up to three MCS-certified installers covering WA14 and WA15 postcodes so you can compare quotes.
How much is the heat pump grant in Altrincham?
The grant in Altrincham is the same as anywhere in England: £7,500 for an air-to-water heat pump, £9,000 for eligible off-gas homes until 31 March 2027, and £2,500 for air-to-air.
Altrincham, Hale and Bowdon are almost all on mains gas, so most homes qualify for the standard £7,500 grant; if you're in one of the small rural settlements around Dunham Massey, your installer can confirm whether the £9,000 off-gas rate applies.
Do homes in Altrincham suit a heat pump?
Most Altrincham homes suit a heat pump, from the Victorian and Edwardian terraces and semis near the town centre and Broadheath to the large detached houses of Hale, Hale Barns and Bowdon. Bigger period houses lose more heat, so expect a larger unit and some radiator upgrades, while generous gardens make the outdoor unit easy to site.
Is there extra funding in Altrincham?
Low-income households in Altrincham may qualify for the Greater Manchester Warm Homes: Local Grant, applied for through the GMCA Retrofit Portal; everyone else can use the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant.
Greater Manchester Warm Homes: Local Grant
Do you need planning permission in Altrincham?
Most air source heat pumps in Altrincham are permitted development, so planning permission usually isn't needed.
Trafford Council lists several conservation areas here, including Old Market Place, The Downs and Stamford New Road in Altrincham, Hale Station and South Hale in Hale, Bowdon Village and The Devisdale in Bowdon, and Dunham Town and Dunham Woodhouses, so check before siting a unit on a visible elevation.
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Which areas around Altrincham do we cover?
We cover Altrincham and nearby areas including:
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How do you get heat pump quotes in Altrincham?
Check your eligibility in 60 seconds, then up to three MCS-certified installers covering Altrincham contact you with quotes that show the grant deducted.
Check my eligibilityFrequently asked questions
Is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme available in Altrincham?
Yes. Altrincham is in England, so eligible homeowners can claim £7,500, or £9,000 for off-gas homes.
Who is my local council for home energy grants?
Trafford Council. See our Greater Manchester Warm Homes: Local Grant guide for the current scheme.
Can I fit a heat pump to a period house in Bowdon or Hale?
Usually, yes, but large period homes need a careful room-by-room heat loss survey and, in a conservation area, a check on where the outdoor unit can go.